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Time Capsule Tour: Neanderthal Museum, Medieval Castle and Tito's birthplace

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450 to 510 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

This private day trip from Zagreb will take you on a journey through history - from Neanderthal period through dark middle ages, lives of Croatian noble families, to the period of Yugoslavia and marshal Tito.

In Krapina you will visit museum located on the largest excavation site of Neanderthal fossils in the world. In the most famous Croatian castle Trakošćan you will enjoy a fairy tale experience complemented with beautiful architecture and interesting legends. You will explore traditional housing and farm facilities from the late 19th century in the biggest open-space ethnographic museum in Croatia. Finally you will get a glance into history of Yugoslavia in the birth house of Josip Broz Tito.

This private day trip from Zagreb is ideal for anyone interested in history, tradition and children will absolutely love it.
During the entire trip you will be accompanied by your private English speaking guide and our customer support will be at your disposal prior and during the trip.

What's Included

  • Entrance Fee for House of Marshal Tito and Old Village Museum (that museum is closed on Mondays)
  • Entrance Fee for Krapina Neanderthal Museum (please note that museum is closed on Mondays)
  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Zagreb
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick up from any hotel or private accommodation in Zagreb. Please let us know what time would you like to start the trip (recommended time: 8 AM)

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Zagreb 360 (pass by)

Trip will start with pick up at your accommodation and a pleasant drive north towards Hrvatsko Zagorje region, a cultural region in northern Croatia, traditionally separated from the country's capital Zagreb by the Medvednica mountain
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Krapina Neanderthal Museum

After around one hour drive we will reach Krapina Neanderthal museum - one of the most modern Croatian museums located on the largest site of Neanderthal fossils in the world. Visit to Krapina Neanderthal museum will take you on a journey through evolution based on latest scientific findings – from cosmic and chemical evolution, evolution of live to realistic representation of our ancestors. Specific and innovative way of presenting the topic makes this museum suitable for everyone – from kids and students to laypersons and scientists.*please note that museum is closed on Mondays
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan)

Short drive from Krapina is the most famous and best preserved Croatian castle - Trakošćan. Castle was first built in the late 13th or early 14th century as a small defensive fortress.Complex of Trakošćan we have today, a romanticist synergy of architecture and nature, is a result of 19th century. Castle was reconstructed in neo – gothic style and surrounding landscape including a lake emerged after the model of English park. For the last 60 years Trakoscan houses valuable collection of paintings, furniture and weapons from the Renaissance until Historicism.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Staro selo museum

From Trakošćan we will drive through picturesque landscapes and villages to reach Kumrovec - a birthplace of marshal Josip Broz Tito (1892–1980), the president of Yugoslavia.The birth house of Tito features the Memorial Museum of Marshal Tito and next to the house is the bronze standing statue of Marshal Tito. The old part of village Kumrovec comprises the Ethnological Museum with 18 village houses, displaying permanent exhibitions of artifacts related to the life and work of Zagorje peasants in the 19th/20th century.After a sightseeing tour your guide can recommend you a restaurant serving traditional local food for a late lunch before your return back to Zagreb.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Time Capsule Tour: Neanderthal Museum, Medieval Castle and Tito’s birthplace?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Entrance Fee for House of Marshal Tito and Old Village Museum (that museum is closed on Mondays)
  • Entrance Fee for Krapina Neanderthal Museum (please note that museum is closed on Mondays)
  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Zagreb
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private car (up to 4 persons) or minivan (up to 8 persons) transportation
  • Entrance Fee for Trakoscan Castle
  • Private experienced English speaking guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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